Bookshelves are not just for readers! They are an excellent home decor piece that you can have in your home despite never having read a book. It is versatile, functional and can help you store a variety of pieces to showcase your style and personality.
Wondering how you can enjoy the benefits of having a stylish bookshelf without necessarily using it as a space for your books? Here are a few different ways to go about it!
Bar Cabinet
Like the one below, a bookshelf with a glass display and many shelves can serve as a sleek and sturdy bar cabinet. From your wine glasses to your bottles of whisky, you can store all your bar paraphernalia inside this beautiful display and create a stunning bar showcase. You can also install some lighting inside the bookshelf to highlight the display and elevate its glam quotient.
Is your modular kitchen proving insufficient in helping you store all your kitchen items? A bookshelf can prove extremely handy in giving you that extra storage space in your kitchen. From ingredients to cutlery and even seating mats, you can store a bunch of kitchen essentials in a bookshelf. Pro-tip, go for a shelf with a glass display to easily spot what you need while cooking.
Who says a bookshelf can only be a traditional cupboard-style piece? With a quirky design like the one below, you can turn your bookshelf into a statement piece in your home. Besides the unique design of the bookshelf serving as a decor piece, you can amp it up further with ceramic pots, photo frames, and decorative tidbits that add more character to your home decor.
If you do not pass on an opportunity to shop for newly potted plants, you need extra storage to display them! What better way to showcase your home garden than a sturdy and stylish bookshelf. The wooden shelves will provide you a strong base to place your heavier potted plants, and you can also hang a few creepers from the shelf ceiling for a more stylish look.
Do you want to organize your work or study-related files and folders but do not have any idea where to start? A bookshelf can alternate as a great file storage space. Picking fun colour combinations can add a vibrant touch to your home decor.
